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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

AMB 70MOT history

AMB 70 is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

AMB 70 black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
114,158 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AMB 70
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AMB 70 was last recorded at 114,158 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,153 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,158 miles
  • 2025 – 108,376 miles
  • 2024 – 100,798 miles
  • 2023 – 93,722 miles
  • 2022 – 92,408 miles
  • 2021 – 89,447 miles
  • 2020 – 80,989 miles
  • 2019 – 71,029 miles
  • 2018 – 60,812 miles
  • 2017 – 55,971 miles
  • 2016 – 50,757 miles
  • 2015 – 43,524 miles
  • 2014 – 35,976 miles
  • 2013 – 26,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,158 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four coil springs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres have numerous small cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,158 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    114,158 miles
    Test number
    302316646971
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four coil springs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres have numerous small cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail114,153 miles (+5,777)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,153 miles
    Test number
    492597495042
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four coil springs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possible sticking caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres have numerous small cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,376 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,376 miles
    Test number
    419096318012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,798 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,798 miles
    Test number
    575988509376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,722 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,722 miles
    Test number
    948047735520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,408 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    813459328786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,447 miles (+8,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,447 miles
    Test number
    900858424088
    • AdvisoryOuter sills n/s and o/s have slight corrosion but outside prescribed area

  8. Pass80,989 miles (+9,960)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,989 miles
    Test number
    558581714493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,029 miles (+10,217)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,029 miles
    Test number
    985883355071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,812 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,812 miles
    Test number
    336714411448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,971 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,971 miles
    Test number
    433519788798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,757 miles (+7,233)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,757 miles
    Test number
    135366982025
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre at 2.5mm and wear inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre at 3.0mm
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre at 2.5mm
    • AdvisorySlight damage inner rims nearside front and offside rear road wheels

  13. Pass43,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,524 miles
    Test number
    407391242763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail43,524 miles (+7,548)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,524 miles
    Test number
    234767514463
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass35,976 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,976 miles
    Test number
    338625644478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

  16. Fail35,976 miles (+9,469)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,976 miles
    Test number
    395665844411
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

  17. Pass26,507 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,507 miles
    Test number
    925263643158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,373 miles
    Test number
    178853263432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AMB 70

What vehicle is registration AMB 70 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AMB 70 on a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Mar 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does AMB 70 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AMB 70 is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on AMB 70?
The MOT on AMB 70 is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AMB 70 done?
AMB 70 was recorded at 114,158 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,548 miles a year.
Has AMB 70 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AMB 70 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on AMB 70 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on AMB 70 find?
AMB 70 passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all four coil springs showing signs of corrosion; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush has slight movement; tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres have numerous small cuts but not to cords, and 2 more.

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